Introduce your... film Pentax!

**monochrome** · 07-13-2013, 03:51 PM

Loving all the proud new owners of LX, K2 and bellows gear. I'm happy to see this thread has come back to life.

Teaser alert - I just Sent Money for my second copy of a certain classic mechanical film camera, acquired from a highly respected and particular member. Such new camera has within its optical path the answer to all my vision issues these last 5 years.

Un-boxing Party Photos sometime later this week - anybody want to guess what I have coming in the mail?

**gofour3** · 07-13-2013, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Loving all the proud new owners of LX, K2 and bellows gear. I'm happy to see this thread has come back to life.

Teaser alert - I just Sent Money for my second copy of a certain classic mechanical film camera, acquired from a highly respected and particular member. Such new camera has within its optical path the answer to all my vision issues these last 5 years.

Un-boxing Party Photos sometime later this week - anybody want to guess what I have coming in the mail?

Could it be a black KX with split screen from Colton?

Nice pick-up, I was eyeing it myself.

Phil.

LesDMess · 07-13-2013, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Teaser alert - I just Sent Money for my second copy of a certain classic mechanical film camera, acquired from a highly respected and particular member. Such new camera has within its optical path the answer to all my vision issues these last 5 years.

Un-boxing Party Photos sometime later this week - anybody want to guess what I have coming in the mail?

Pentax MX which has the largest viewfinder magnification of all?

**monochrome** · 07-13-2013, 07:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

Could it be a black KX with split screen from Colton?

Nice pick-up, I was eyeing it myself.

Phil.

Got it in one! (From a great member, too).

Split image focusing screen which solves my visual problems. When I PM'ed I wrote, "I've been looking at this long enough."

Originally posted by LesDMess

Pentax MX which has the largest viewfinder magnification of all?

Well, there's an MX on the desk. $65 (IIRC) eBay find including an M50/1.7 and caps and some other odd stuff.

LesDMess · 07-17-2013, 08:35 PM - **1 Like**

With the addition of the FE-1, that about completes the LX finders for me. Of course I wouldn't turn away an FF-1 if the price and condition was right . . .

LesDMess · 07-17-2013, 08:58 PM

Profiles of the finders mounted on the camera.

**gofour3** · 07-17-2013, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Profiles of the finders mounted on the camera.

Impressive!

Phil.

LesDMess · 07-18-2013, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

Impressive!

Phil.

The LX truly is!

**gofour3** · 07-19-2013, 04:27 PM - **1 Like**

A guy was selling this on Craigslist about 7 blocks from where I live, couldn’t resist!

**monochrome** · 07-19-2013, 04:54 PM

Hello beautiful.

Oh my my.

stevebrot · 07-19-2013, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

A guy was selling this on Craigslist about 7 blocks from where I live, couldn’t resist!

I have often been tempted, but never found one that was "easy" to buy. (Good condition and low price...)

Steve

SteveM · 07-19-2013, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

A guy was selling this on Craigslist about 7 blocks from where I live, couldn’t resist!

Nice!

LesDMess · 07-21-2013, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

A guy was selling this on Craigslist about 7 blocks from where I live, couldn’t resist!

Pentax's other interchangeable viewfinder camera! If one showed up on CL nearby at the right price, I may not be able to resist either!

stevebrot · 07-21-2013, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Pentax's other interchangeable viewfinder camera! If one showed up on CL nearby at the right price, I may not be able to resist either!

...and that is why I avoid CL!!!

Steve

...way too many cameras and lenses...

hollywoodfred · 07-21-2013, 01:55 PM - **1 Like**

I've been reading so much from other forum members about the many fine attributes of the MX, I had to see for myself.

In April I found this body and lens on evil-bay. The photo doesn't do the body or lens justice - they are almost perfect, except that the lens arrived with a bent aperture ring (that's a thread all it's own - and I rather just let it go). Using another lens, I shot a test roll. Even though the shots didn't indicate a problem, considering I didn't know the history of the body, I decided to send the body along with the lens to Eric. He was able to correct the aperture ring, to the point the bend isn't noticeable, and of course, the body is now flawless after his care.

While Eric had the body and lens, I tracked down the Winder. The auto winding is nice, but the real advantage is the grip it provides.

So far, I'm only on my third roll. But I'm thinking this will be one of my more frequently used bodies, along with the KX.

Fred

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07-13-2013, 03:51 PM	#2461
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Loving all the proud new owners of LX, K2 and bellows gear. I'm happy to see this thread has come back to life. Teaser alert - I just Sent Money for my second copy of a certain classic mechanical film camera, acquired from a highly respected and particular member. Such new camera has within its optical path the answer to all my vision issues these last 5 years. Un-boxing Party Photos sometime later this week - anybody want to guess what I have coming in the mail?

07-13-2013, 05:39 PM	#2462
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by monochrome Loving all the proud new owners of LX, K2 and bellows gear. I'm happy to see this thread has come back to life. Teaser alert - I just Sent Money for my second copy of a certain classic mechanical film camera, acquired from a highly respected and particular member. Such new camera has within its optical path the answer to all my vision issues these last 5 years. Un-boxing Party Photos sometime later this week - anybody want to guess what I have coming in the mail? Could it be a black KX with split screen from Colton? Nice pick-up, I was eyeing it myself. Phil.

07-13-2013, 06:27 PM	#2463
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by monochrome Teaser alert - I just Sent Money for my second copy of a certain classic mechanical film camera, acquired from a highly respected and particular member. Such new camera has within its optical path the answer to all my vision issues these last 5 years. Un-boxing Party Photos sometime later this week - anybody want to guess what I have coming in the mail? Pentax MX which has the largest viewfinder magnification of all?

07-13-2013, 07:58 PM - 1 Like	#2464
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by gofour3 Could it be a black KX with split screen from Colton? Nice pick-up, I was eyeing it myself. Phil. Got it in one! (From a great member, too). Split image focusing screen which solves my visual problems. When I PM'ed I wrote, "I've been looking at this long enough." Originally posted by LesDMess Pentax MX which has the largest viewfinder magnification of all? Well, there's an MX on the desk. $65 (IIRC) eBay find including an M50/1.7 and caps and some other odd stuff.

07-17-2013, 08:35 PM - 1 Like	#2465
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	With the addition of the FE-1, that about completes the LX finders for me. Of course I wouldn't turn away an FF-1 if the price and condition was right . . .

07-17-2013, 08:58 PM	#2466
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Profiles of the finders mounted on the camera.

07-17-2013, 09:21 PM	#2467
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by LesDMess Profiles of the finders mounted on the camera. Impressive! Phil.

07-18-2013, 05:08 AM	#2468
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by gofour3 Impressive! Phil. The LX truly is!

07-19-2013, 04:54 PM	#2470
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Hello beautiful. Oh my my.

07-19-2013, 09:24 PM	#2471
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by gofour3 A guy was selling this on Craigslist about 7 blocks from where I live, couldn’t resist! I have often been tempted, but never found one that was "easy" to buy. (Good condition and low price...) Steve

07-19-2013, 10:28 PM	#2472
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by gofour3 A guy was selling this on Craigslist about 7 blocks from where I live, couldn’t resist! Nice!

07-21-2013, 08:19 AM	#2473
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by gofour3 A guy was selling this on Craigslist about 7 blocks from where I live, couldn’t resist! Pentax's other interchangeable viewfinder camera! If one showed up on CL nearby at the right price, I may not be able to resist either!

07-21-2013, 10:42 AM	#2474
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by LesDMess Pentax's other interchangeable viewfinder camera! If one showed up on CL nearby at the right price, I may not be able to resist either! ...and that is why I avoid CL!!! Steve ...way too many cameras and lenses...

07-21-2013, 01:55 PM - 1 Like	#2475
hollywoodfred Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vinton, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 358	I've been reading so much from other forum members about the many fine attributes of the MX, I had to see for myself. In April I found this body and lens on evil-bay. The photo doesn't do the body or lens justice - they are almost perfect, except that the lens arrived with a bent aperture ring (that's a thread all it's own - and I rather just let it go). Using another lens, I shot a test roll. Even though the shots didn't indicate a problem, considering I didn't know the history of the body, I decided to send the body along with the lens to Eric. He was able to correct the aperture ring, to the point the bend isn't noticeable, and of course, the body is now flawless after his care. While Eric had the body and lens, I tracked down the Winder. The auto winding is nice, but the real advantage is the grip it provides. So far, I'm only on my third roll. But I'm thinking this will be one of my more frequently used bodies, along with the KX. Fred